Sunset-Bio in Clear Kayaks – Cocoa Beach
Kiwanis Island Park
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- Approx. 3 hours
- Age 5 and above
- $98
Clear Kayaking Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour
This is the hottest sunset event in Cocoa Beach! You get the best of both of our Clear Kayaking tours in this combination Sunset and Bioluminescence tour. Join us for a magical sunset on the waterways from your glass-like clear kayaks. This tour is just minutes away from Cocoa Beach at Kiwanis Island Park.
See the amazing colors dance on the Banana River, and experience one of Florida’s most unique wildlife habitats. On this tour we see manatees, dolphins, shore birds and after dark – bioluminescence! See the sparkle and glow from all sides in your transparent, clear kayak! This is the perfect romantic date, or bucket-list trip for Florida!
(This Cocoa Beach area tour is the closest bioluminescence clear kayaking to Orlando, Florida. It is about a 45 minute drive.)
What is so special about this Clear Kayak tour?
Join your expert eco-tour guide for a sunset adventure to remember!
There are many special creatures that call this part of the river home. From the bottom of your see-through clear kayak, look for fish, jellies, crabs, and manatees. At the surface, we often see dolphins that call this area home. You will also see an abundance of birds like cormorants, pelicans, herons, and roseate spoonbills.
Best of all, you will see the fiery purple-pink sunset that blesses the Florida skies along with the magic of bioluminescence!
When to go: We do this tour at Kiwanis Island Park at sunset. Hours vary throughout the year, so check the calendar. Be sure to arrive 20 minutes prior to departure.
About the Clear Kayaks: This tour is in tandem kayak only due to restrictions of the number of boats allowed on the water in the areas we kayak. The clear kayaks are a canoe-kayak hybrid and have a maximum weight limit of 415lbs, but it is recommended that both riders are under 200lbs.
What is included
- Kayak
- Paddle
- PFD
- Guides
What you should bring
- Insect repellent
- Towel
- Sunblock
- Water bottle
How to prepare for your eco-tour
- Check for emails
- Check directions – double check
- Wear quick-dry clothes
- Wear water/river shoes
- Bring cash (tips optional)
- Call for questions
- Be ready for fun
Weight Limit
415 lbs total for 2-Person Kayak (neither participant should weigh over 250); some participants may need to use the clear kayak as a single person based on weight limits. Additional charge may apply.
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Meeting point
Kiwanis Island Park near Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral.
For more information about this tour, give us a call at 407-519-8711.
Reviews
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¡Jungle Jay fue una guía increíble! ¡Esta gira estuvo en la cima de mis mejores días! Hicimos el recorrido al atardecer y llovió todo el tiempo. Teníamos frío y estábamos ...
Kelle Dikeman
¡Jungle Jay fue una guía increíble! ¡Esta gira estuvo en la cima de mis mejores días! Hicimos el recorrido al atardecer y llovió todo el tiempo. Teníamos frío y estábamos mojados, ¡pero era un pequeño precio a pagar por estar en un rodeo de manatíes! Los manatíes nadaban debajo de nuestros kayaks y nadaban junto a nosotros. ❤️
¡La parte de la bioluminiscencia fue mágica! ¡Levanta el brazo del agua y las estrellas gotearán! Los peces nadando eran como rayos de luz a través del agua. Nunca he visto algo tan hermoso en mi vida. Las gotas de lluvia que golpeaban el agua bailaban en la superficie. 🌧️
Jay estaba muy bien informado sobre la fauna y el follaje además de la vida silvestre. ¡Recomiendo mucho este recorrido!
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Oh my gosh - this was AMAZING! We caught the bioluminescence on a '5' night (rated 1-5), so we really got to see it well. The tour guide was very ...
Stephanie Harris
Oh my gosh - this was AMAZING! We caught the bioluminescence on a '5' night (rated 1-5), so we really got to see it well. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and informative, as well as friendly. We had eight family members in our party, so we took the raft. My only complaint, which is something that is inherent in using a raft, is that you have to sit on the edge facing in, then row and try to look over your shoulder to see the bioluminescence. For me, that got tiring, and my neck hurt after awhile. I wish we could have just sat on the seats in the raft. BUT - it was still wonderful. I would like to do it again, but in a kayak. A++++ adventure! We live in Kansas, but I can't wait to go do some other nature tours with BK Adventures again. Jordan, in the orange shirt was the 'captain' of some of the tours 🙂 Our ages were 6, 8, 11, 13, 40, 41, 42, 69. We did this after a day touring the Kennedy Space Center on July 21st, 2023.
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Alina M
Avi was very knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and kayaking abilities. What a lovely kayaking experience for my family! We ended up with a private tour! Thanks for waiting ...
Alina M
Avi was very knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and kayaking abilities. What a lovely kayaking experience for my family! We ended up with a private tour! Thanks for waiting for us!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
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Wow.. I'm born & raised in Florida and this BK ADVENTURE BIOLUMINESCENT TOUR is absolutely the best adventure you can do. Our paddle guide Jasmine was so friendly and knowledge. ...
Kim Gerardi
Wow.. I'm born & raised in Florida and this BK ADVENTURE BIOLUMINESCENT TOUR is absolutely the best adventure you can do. Our paddle guide Jasmine was so friendly and knowledge. And cant forget funny. We had an amazing time.. The sunset was beautiful to watch in the water and then the water came to life at night with everything glowing including fish. We saw fish, birds and lots of manatees. Highly recommend.. Thank you Jasmine and the BK adventures. ❤️ We will definitely be back
FAQ
Our tours rarely cancel due to weather. If it is raining the day of the tour, chances are, with Florida weather, it will clear up by the time your tour starts. Sometimes we will hold the tour by 30 minutes for the weather to clear. In the case of lightning, high winds, or some other reason that we cannot paddle, we will re-schedule all guests to the very next tour available, or at a convenient time for you. Rainchecks are valid for 1 year.
We recommend you do the "Sunset Tour" if you have time. That way you get to see dolphins, and possibly manatees and all the amazing birds. Then, take a break, and go out for the Bioluminescent Kayak Tour later. It's just $20 more and it's an amazing tour! Click here to book that.
For our single kayaks, the weight limit is 275 lbs. For the tandem kayaks it is 550 lbs. The night kayaking tours are done on tandem kayaks.
Some people are naturally athletic, and they pick up any kind of activity easily. If that's you, pick either launch location. If you are a beginner, or not sure about kayaking abilities, or have small children, you may want to choose the Haulover Canal kayaking location. You may also want to ask about our new rafting options where you join others in the raft for an easy paddle in a big boat.
Ram, the owner, likes to say, "You bring the spray, we'll bring the mosquitos!" We cannot guarantee there will be mosquitos, but there is a 99% change there will be. Some breezy nights have no mosquitoes. Some nights there are a lot. The other pest is No-See-Ums. The best way to keep them away is with Baby Oil. So, consider slathering on a layer of Baby Oil to any exposed skin. PLEASE BRING MOSQUITO SPRAY.
We can manage groups up to 50 people. We recommend you book weekend nights at least 45 days in advance for large groups. Weekdays is best, as those are easier to find spaces for. Please phone us for details, and we will be happy to get you and ALL your wonderful friends out for the tour! See more about See more about Group Tours.
We like to think so, but we cannot guarantee it. Here are the best conditions: hot weather, right after a rain storm, dark night. Sometimes the night is dark even when the moon is supposed to be bright. Sometimes a barely visible moon occurs on such a clear night, that even the slightest shine makes it seem bright. So, there are many factors that make the bioluminescence more/less visible.
The BEST TIME for glowing algae (dinoflagellates) brightness is usually July to October. But we see it all year round, and in November, we see amazing flashing comb jellies! So, don't miss out because your vacation does not fall during the summer months.
This depends on your launch site: either Kelly Park is near Port Canaveral right off of Hwy. 528 (about 45 mins from Orlando), or in peak-season also, Haulover Canal in Titusville, Florida (1 hr; 15 mins from Orlando). Kelly Park near Cocoa Beach is the closer launch site to Miami.
Lots of people who love kayaking with their dog have asked about this tour. We do not recommend this one for dogs, as it is a night kayaking tour. Maybe chose the manatee tour or the monkey tour instead of bioluminescent kayaking if you want to have a great experience with your favorite pooch!
Our recommended age for paddling is 5+ years old. Each tandem kayak, has a small middle seat, that a younger child could sit in. Price is per person regardless of age, or number in kayak. We recommend only for small children who are able to sit still for at least 90 minutes.
Because of wildlife and environmental protection we have a limited number of kayaks we can launch at one time. So, we use 2 person tandem kayaks in order to get all of our guests out to see the bioluminescence on the dates they want. That does not mean you will be in a large group. Only 8 boats go out with 2 guide boats at one time.
BK Adventure's office is about 50 miles from Orlando, and just 15 minutes away from Kennedy Space Center. Guest will meet at our Titusville office and then be driven to the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge (about 10 miles away).
Because of the limited availability of our equipment, they tend to book up quickly. Please call us if there is a time/day you would like that is not available for online booking. We may be able to get you on.
This kayaking tour is not recommended for smaller children. 10+ is a good age for this tour.
Though we do not guarantee wildlife on any of our tours (Mother Nature makes no guarantees!), we usually see alligators, ospreys, herons, river otters and deer on this tour.
We can manage groups up to 15 people for this tour. We recommend you book weekends at least 45 days in advance for large groups. Weekdays is best, as those are easier to find spaces for. Please phone us for details, and we will be happy to get you and ALL your wonderful friends out for the tour! See more about Group Tours here.
Some people are naturally athletic, and they pick up any kind of activity easily. If that's you, pick either launch location. If you are a beginner, or not sure about kayaking abilities, let your guide know when at the beginning of the tour.
Because of wildlife and environmental protection we have a limited number of boats we can launch at one time. There will be 6-10 people in your raft depending on the size of the boat.
This tour is better for small children. We recommend only for small children who are able to sit still for at least 90 minutes. Please bring USCG issued life vest for toddlers to be sure it is a good fit. We do have child size life vests available for 3+.
This depends on your launch site: either Kelly Park is near Port Canaveral right off of Hwy. 528 (about 45 mins from Orlando), or in peak-season also, Haulover Canal in Titusville, Florida (1 hr; 15 mins from Orlando). Kelly Park near Cocoa Beach is the closer launch site to Miami.
We can manage groups up to 22 people for rafting. We have 3 rafts to accommodate this. We recommend you book weekend nights at least 45 days in advance for large groups. Weekdays is best, as those are easier to find spaces for. Please phone us for details, and we will be happy to get you and ALL your wonderful friends out for the tour! See more about our Group Tours here.
The weight limit for 1 raft is about 2400lbs. We can accommodate people of varying sizes in our rafts. Be sure you can get in and out of the raft on your own.
Because of the limited availability of our rafts and clear kayaks, they tend to book up quickly. Please call us (407-519-8711) if there is a time/day you would like that is not available for online booking. We may be able to get you on. But, generally for bioluminescence tours it is best to book 30 days in advance for New Moon and Dark Skies weeks, and about 2 weeks in advance for all other tours. This will help ensure you get the time and tour that you want.
Yes, especially in the summer months, bioluminescence is visible during the full moon. But on the buffer seasons like spring or early fall, it may be hard to see bioluminescent plankton (dinoflagellates). However, the comb jellies are usually visible during all moon phases. The less light that reflects on the water usually makes the bioluminescence appear brighter, but it is always still there.

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